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BS in Economics

The undergraduate program in economics provides practical preparation for a variety of careers as well as for graduate study in economics, business administration, public policy, and law. Economics is a social science and as such is best studied in the context of broader exposure to the liberal arts and sciences.

Economics is a marketable liberal arts degree. Liberal arts majors (social sciences and humanities) develop excellent writing and research skills, and increase a student's knowledge of the world. These majors also help students build a stronger and more informed sense of identity and values. Economics at USM also provides students with critical thinking and analytical (including statistical) skills.

The BS curriculum is recommended for students interested in a liberal arts economics education with greater stress on business and quantitative skills.

For the best overall Financial Aid package, submit your USM application and complete your FAFSA by January 15. However, you can apply at any time. Undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Economics is a social science and as such is best studied in the context of broader exposure to the liberal arts and sciences.

The Department offers two different undergraduate degree programs (bachelor of arts, bachelor of science), which allow students to choose the combination of courses most appropriate for their future plans.

To be eligible for a degree, a student must complete 120 credit hours fulfilling the University's Core curriculum requirements and all requirements for the major.

Note that only one course carrying the prefix ECO can be used to satisfy both Core curriculum and economics major requirements.

The specific USM Economics BS Requirements listed within the Requirements tab above are valid only if:

You are presently considering applying to USM for admissionduring this current academic year/catalog edition to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Economics (BS)OR

You are/were a newly matriculated USM Economics BS major during this current academic year/catalog editionOR

You arecurrently a matriculated USM student and you have formally declared the Economics BS major during this current academic year/catalog edition by offically notifying the USM RegistrarOR

You are currently a matriculated USM Economics BS major and you have formally elected to change your catalog to the current academic year/catalog edition identified above by officially notifying the USM Registrar of your intention.

OTHERWISE, please refer to the USM undergraduate catalog edition that corresponds with your USM "Requirement Term." You may access previous USM catalog editions online at the following URL address:http://usm.maine.edu/catalogsand you may also access USM Department of Economics BA and BS curriculum "Worksheets" that correspond to your USM "Requirement Term" for use in tracking your academic progress in the Economics major at the following URL address:http://www.usm.maine.edu/eco/academic-advisement-worksheets